STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY FOURTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY SIXTH-SESSION
TAX COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. on April 14, 2009 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
LENCZEWSKI, Ann (Chair)
ANDERSON, Sarah
BROD, Laura
CARLSON, Lyndon
DAVIDS, Greg
DAVNIE, Jim
DEMMER, Randy
DILL, David
DITTRICH, Denise
DOWNEY, Keith
EASTLUND, Rob
GARDNER, Paul
GAROFALO, Patrick
HILSTROM, Debra
KOENEN, Lyle
KOHLS, Paul
LANNING, Morrie
LESCH, John
LIEBLING, Tina
LOEFFLER, Diane
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MULLERY, Joe
MURPHY, Erin
RUKAVINA, Tom
RUUD, Maria
SOLBERG, Loren
TILLBERRY, Tom
ZELLERS, Kurt
Members Excused:
REINERT, Roger
A quorum was present.
Before the committee was HF480 for an informational hearing.
HF480-Rukavina-Mountain Iron economic development authority authorized to form a limited liability company.
Representative Marquart moved HF1251 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1251-Pelowski-Economic development authority authorized to become a member of a limited liability company.
Testifying on HF1251: Linda Grover, Economic Development Authority, Winona County; Chris Eng, Chisago County
Representative Marquart renewed his motion that HF1251 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Brod moved HF2280 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2280-Severson-Sauk Rapids; Tax increment financing district time extension authorized.
Testifying on HF2280: Todd Schultz, Community Development Director, City of Sauk Rapids; Ross Olson, City Administrator, City of Sauk Rapids
Representative Brod renewed her motion that HF2280 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Gardner moved HF1118 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1118-Gardner-Solid waste management tax revenue disposition modified.
Representative Gardner withdrew his motion.
Representative Gardner moved HF1118 be passed and sent to the Committee on Finance.
Testifying on HF1118: Randy Kiser, Solid Waste Administration, Hennepin County.
Representative Gardner renewed his motion that HF1118 be passed and sent to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE BILL WAS PASSED AND SEND TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Representative Koenen moved HF1798 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1798-Hansen-Agriculture property tax program participation compliance required with certain laws
Representative Koenen moved amendment
H1798DE1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Brod moved to amend the previous motion, and moved HF1798 be passed and sent to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Representative Koenen renewed his motion that HF1798 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Koenen moved HF2113 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2113-Hansen- Property valuation reduction provided for land constituting a riparian buffer.
Representative Koenen moved amendment
H2113A1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Koenen renewed his motion that HF2113 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Davnie moved HF1625 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1625-Davnie- Car sharing organizations exempted from rental car fee in lieu of registration tax.
Testifying on HF1625: Chris Duffrin, Director, Neighborhood Energy Connection
Representative Davnie renewed his motion that HF1625 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Dittrich moved HF1566 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1566-Dittrich- Mortgage registry tax payments modified.
Testifying on HF1566: Larry Dalien, Director of Property Records, Anoka County
Representative Dittrich renewed her motion that HF1566 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Garofalo moved HF2240 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2240-Garofalo-Application date changed to the metropolitan agricultural preserve program.
Representative Garofalo renewed his motion that HF2240 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Murphy moved HF1288 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1288-Murphy-Sales tax notification changes to help small businesses
Testifying on HF1288: Linda Moser, Minnesota Department of Revenue
Representative Murphy renewed her motion that HF1288 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Lenczewski called up HF1161 for an informational hearing.
HF1161-Dill-County authorization to abate improvements expanded
Representative Rukavina moved HF2079 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2079-Rukavina-Progressive surtax imposed on individuals, estates, and trusts.
Representative Rukavina moved amendment
H2079A1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF2079: Tom Hesse, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Rukavina renewed his motion that HF2079 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Mullery moved HF2120 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2120-Mullery-Corporate throwback rule
Testifying on HF2120: Tom Hesse, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; Beth Kadoun, Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Representative Mullery renewed his motion that HF2120 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Lesch moved the minutes from April 7, 2009. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE MINUTES WERE ADOPTED.
The committee adjourned at 11:42 AM
Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair
Sasha Bergman, Committee Legislative Assistant